Dominica Travel Guide

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Passports and Visas

All visitors require a return or onward ticket, entry documents for their next destination, and sufficient funds to cover their stay in Dominica. As part of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), all travelers going between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean region are required to present a passport or other valid travel document to enter or re-enter the United States. If departing from the USA, a valid passport will be required by immigration authorities. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required, if arriving in Dominca within six days of leaving or transiting through an infected area. NOTE: It is highly recommended that your passport has at least six months validity remaining after your intended date of departure from your travel destination. Immigration officials often apply different rules to those stated by travel agents and official sources.

Americans

US citizens require a passport valid upon arrival in Dominica. No visa is required for a stay of up to six months.

UK Nationals

British citizens require a passport valid upon arrival in Dominica. No visa is required for a stay of up to six months for British passport holders, irrespective of the endorsement in their passport regarding their national status.

Canadians

Canadian citizens require a passport valid upon arrival in Dominica. No visa is required for a stay of up to six months.

Australians

Australian citizens require a passport valid upon arrival in Dominica. No visa is required for a stay of up to six months.

South Africans

South African citizens require a passport valid upon arrival in Dominica. No visa is required for a stay of up to six months.

Irish Nationals

Irish citizens require a passport valid upon arrival in Dominica. No visa is required for a stay of up to three months.

New Zealanders

New Zealand citizens require a passport valid upon arrival in Dominica. No visa is required for a stay of up to six months.

Healthcare

Hepatitis A and typhoid vaccinations are recommended for visitors to Dominica, and yellow fever vaccination is compulsory for entry for those coming from an infected area. Dengue fever is on the increase and visitors should take precautions against mosquito bites. There is a high prevalence of HIV/AIDS. Medical facilities on the island are limited, so health insurance with evacuation cover is recommended. It is advisable to bring personal medications. Food and drinks are safe to consume in hotels and restaurants, but it is preferable to drink bottled water.

Safety

Visits to Dominica are usually trouble-free. There are some instances of petty theft, so it is wise to take sensible precautions with money and valuables.